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TASCHEN Publishing
Language: English
A sparkling jewel – a tribute to Disney's golden era of animation.
From Snow White to Peter Pan , this extraordinary collection takes you through the most glorious decades of Disney history. The ten stories in this volume were illustrated by legendary Disney artists Al Dempster, Campbell Grant, and Retta Scott Worcester and reimagined for the Golden Books .
An accompanying essay featuring studio photographs and gouache sketches opens the door to the creative processes behind the scenes. With vibrant colors, crisp lines, and meticulous attention to detail, this work reflects the magic of Disney classics—from Dumbo to Pinocchio , from enchantment to nostalgia.
Animated reading
Vintage storybook illustrations from the early Disney years
In the 1940s and 1950s, Disney artists popularized children's illustrations—both on screen and in the Golden Books , an award-winning children's book series. These stories encapsulated the visual language of Disney films and brought historical and contemporary fairy tales to life through original artwork.
The selection of materials in this volume, featuring stories from seven artists, reflects the diversity of stylistic approaches that shaped animation and illustration at the Disney Studio.
The book begins with an introduction to the artistic milieu that characterized the Disney studio. The main section contains ten stories with original drawings and texts, supplemented by biographies of the featured artists .
This hardcover anthology of vintage illustrations will delight adults and children alike.
The content – as magical as Disney’s world itself:
• Ten illustrated stories from the period 1937–1953
• Original drawings of the highest quality
• Essays and background information on the Golden Books
• Exclusive insights into the Disney Studios
• Biographies of the artists and historical contexts
Disney stories included:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Dumbo, Bambi, Peter and the Wolf, Once Upon a Winter Time, The Adventures of Mr. Toad, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan.
The author:
Charles Solomon , renowned animation historian and critic, has written for The New York Times , Newsweek , and Variety . He has authored 17 books on animation, including The Art of Disney's Beauty and the Beast and The Toy Story Films: An Animated Journey .
The editor:
Kenneth Shue joined The Walt Disney Company in 1995 and led Global Art and Design Development for over 27 years. He oversaw projects for Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm and received the Disney Publishing Leadership Award .
Details about the issue:
- Dimensions : 20.5×25.6cm
- Weight : 1.58kg
- Pages : 376
- Language : English
- ISBN : 978-3-8365-9925-2
- Hardcover, bound in half-linen
A work for collectors, nostalgics and Disney lovers.
A tribute to imagination, bright colors, and stories that have shaped generations.
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